Partner university · Sunderland, United Kingdom
University of Sunderland
A north-east university with strong health, pharmacy and media provision, and among the lowest living costs of any UK university city.
About the university
Why students choose the University of Sunderland
A north-east university with strong health, pharmacy and media provision, and among the lowest living costs of any UK university city.
Both direct entry and foundation or pathway routes are available here. If your grades or English score fall short of direct admission, the pathway route is a genuine alternative to waiting a year.
Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.
Photos: University of Sunderland, used with permission. Founding year and student numbers are from Wikidata.
Fees and scholarships
What the University of Sunderland costs in 2027/28
Undergraduate GBP 18,500 (excluding nursing), MPharm Pharmacy GBP 21,000; the MBA is the top of the postgraduate range.
International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university at sunderland.ac.uk. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.
Programmes
Popular courses at the University of Sunderland
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A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.
How it works
Your application to the University of Sunderland, step by step
- 1
Free consultation
We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether the University of Sunderland is realistic.
- 2
Choose your course and route
Direct entry if you meet the grades, or the foundation route if you are not there yet.
- 3
Application and offer
We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.
- 4
Scholarship check
We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.
- 5
Student visa
Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.
- 6
Arrival
Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.
Questions
Studying at the University of Sunderland: common questions
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Ask on WhatsAppHow much does the University of Sunderland cost for international students?
International undergraduate fees for 2027/28 start from GBP 18,500 a year and go up to GBP 21,000, depending on the course. Undergraduate GBP 18,500 (excluding nursing), MPharm Pharmacy GBP 21,000; the MBA is the top of the postgraduate range.
Does the University of Sunderland offer scholarships to international students?
Yes. Global Leaders Scholarship (Up to GBP 6,000 off tuition). We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.
Is there a foundation route into the University of Sunderland?
Yes. If your grades or English do not yet meet direct entry, a foundation or pathway programme leads into the University of Sunderland.
Where is the University of Sunderland?
The University of Sunderland is in Sunderland, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1901.
Does GESCO charge me to apply to the University of Sunderland?
The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to the University of Sunderland directly. Ask us about any service fees before you start.
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Interested in the University of Sunderland?
Tell us your grades and we will tell you honestly whether it is realistic, and what to do if it is not yet.
- Direct application. We hold an agreement with this university
- A plan B. Similar universities if this one is out of reach
- No obligation. If GESCO is not the right route for you, we will say so
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